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Yeah, I'd love to incorporate solar heating as well. I need to investigate further. The fact that the mono sloped roof faces north (it looks odd when sloped the other way - we checked) and there are also two large trees blocking from the south does not give me hope.

Thanks! I think our architect has done a good job. Still so many things to decide though, including the exterior finish. I think a good portion will be stucco to keep the costs down plus perhaps some corrugated metal somewhere. The challenge is matching the existing red brick. It won't be...

Yes, we need to move out of the house. Six months is what we are told, so I'm sure it will be eight months plus. For the time being, here's a pic of the current yard looking east and west.

New member but I've been reading through a few threads on here and love all the knowledge being shared by this community. We are planning a pool install and backyard renovation (and more!) in Ottawa, Canada and would love your advice. We have never owned a pool and are finding it hard to make...